Ram Mhz?????????

[Ace Card Jones]

I was looking for some more sd ram and when i was looking at a 512 mb ram that i was considering buying i noticed it said 133mhz i thought mhz was to do with your processor.So i was wondering if i were to buy this ram would it add another 133mhz to my processors mhz?

thanks

[hockey man]

No, RAM speed relates to how fast it can locate and move information in the dim.

[Ace Card Jones]

Ok thanks

Just one more question if i had one ram card in my pc thats 133mhz would that mean any extra ram card i would put in would also have to be 133mhz or can each be different

[Cavalier90]

Keep them the same Mhz. If I remember right the key thing is to match the RAM Mhz speed to your processors FSB speed. If you add memory that is faster than your processor, you will not be able to make use of it as your processor can only swap data into RAM at its speed, not the RAM's speed.

[saphalline]

There are tons of implications when it comes to upgrading RAM. In fact, depending on your specific computer, a RAM upgrade can either be the easiest upgrade to perform or the most problematic. :rolleyes: Give us some more specs about your computer and we can help you from there.

[Ace Card Jones]

Ok here is the specs

Windows Xp Pro Service pack2
Intel P3 processor
662 MHZ
256MB Ram(you can see why im getting the extra 512 :D ) Sd Ram btw
Graphics Card ATi Radeon 9200 SE atlantis 128Mb

Is there anything else you would need to know to help me?

Just so you know the ram i was hoping to buy is sd 512 mb ram 133mhz

[Ace Card Jones]

So can anyone tell me what type of ram card i should get from those specs?

[ski]

D/L the following utility, and report back with the MB and RAM data:
http://download.guru3d.com/sandra/

[Ace Card Jones]

Im not sure if this is the info you wanted if it isnt could you tell me which module to do a report on?

Thanks




<<< Windows Memory Information >>>
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< System Memory Summary >
Total Physical Memory: 256MB
Free Physical Memory: 59MB, 23%
Maximum Page File: 619MB
Free Page File: 384MB, 62%
Page File: C:\pagefile.sys 384 768
PSE36 - 36-bit Page Size Exten:No
Maximum System Pages: 798720

< Kernel Statistics >
Total Processes: 35
Total Threads: 375
Total Open Handles: 8172

< Kernel Memory Information >
Total Memory: 40MB
Paged Memory: 33MB
Non-Paged Memory: 7MB

< Page Commit Charge Statistics >
Total Committed: 60110
Peak Commits: 73117
Maximum Commits: 158364

< Extended Memory Information >
Allocated Memory Load: 76%

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
***** End of Report *****

[ski]

Please post either the type of SDRAM that's currently installed(PC100, PC133, etc.), or the MB make and model. Thanks.

[Ace Card Jones]

I hope this is it Sorry if its not

Thanks

< System Memory Controller >
Location: Mainboard
Error Correction Capability: None
Number of Memory Slots: 2
Maximum Installable Memory: 512MB
BANK 0 - DIMM 0: Empty
BANK 1 - DIMM 1: DIMM Synchronous SDRAM 256MB/64

< Chipset 1 >
Model: VIA Technologies Inc VT82C694X Apollo Pro
133A System Controller
Bus(es): X-Bus AGP PCI USB i2c/SMBus
Front Side Bus Speed: 1x 132MHz (132MHz data rate)
Maximum FSB Speed / Max Memory:1x 133MHz / 1x 133MHz
Width: 64-bit
IO Queue Depth: 4 request(s)

< Logical/Chipset 1 Memory Banks >
Bank 4: 128MB SDRAM 2-2-2-0
Bank 5: 128MB SDRAM 2-2-2-0
Bank Interleave: 4-way
Speed: 1x 132MHz (132MHz data rate)
Multiplier: 1/1x
Width: 64-bit
Power Save Mode: No
Fixed Hole Present: No

< Memory Module 1 >
Type: 256MB SDRAM
Technology: 16x(16Mx8)
Speed: PC133U 3-3-3-5
Version: 1.2
Date of Manufacture: 25 December 1999
Set Timing @ 133MHz: 3-3-3-5
Set Timing @ 100MHz: 2-2-2-6

[Ace Card Jones]

Does that help?
I need to know asap because i plan on going to maplin or peats to by the ram in the next day or two

[hockey man]

Yep, that was what we needed. . .let see. . .512RAM max. . .needs pc133 RAM. So, here you go- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820136009
You have 256 in there, and the MOBO only goes up to 512, so add one of these and you will be maxed out. Note- while there are cheaper 256 PC133 dims out there, this is the cheapest made by a highly reputable manufacturer, I'd pay the extra for the better RAM.

[Ace Card Jones]

Thanks ALOT Hockey Man And you were all a great help!

And BTW thats extremely cheap for ram to compare it to how much its sold foe where i live LOL

Thanks again

[saphalline]

Max is 512MB, huh? Odd, I thought that chipset went up to 512MB per DIMM. But best not to argue with the mobo specs.

Get another 256MB stick of PC133 (133MHz). If you're going to buy it from a store and not online, at least try to get name brand RAM. Oh, and make sure the RAM is double-sided (RAM chips on both sides of the module). It most likely will be for SDRAM, but just make sure before you plunk down the cash.

[Ace Card Jones]

Max is 512MB, huh? Odd, I thought that chipset went up to 512MB per DIMM. But best not to argue with the mobo specs.

I was thinking it was 512 per dimm too So it isnt then no?

Oh and thanks again everyone for the advice :D

[hockey man]

It say so- "Maximum Installable Memory: 512MB." Sorry.

[Ace Card Jones]

Ok a sure no worries i can just get a new mother board when ever the chance arises no big deal i wont need more ram than that anyway.Battlefield games dont need more than that!!!LOL